THE GREAT GATSBY Focus standards: RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.6, RI.11-12.1, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.5, L.11-12.6 Book covers (tap any cover for an online version for reading): - If you'd prefer to follow along with the reading on your iPad or a laptop, use this link, and just click or tap the chapter that we're on at the time. - All activities for the novel will be listed here. Electronic assignments will be turned into Google Classroom. - As always, pay close attention to due dates to keep up with the work!
Activity 1 - Pre-Reading Scavenger Hunt: See scavenger hunt questions here. You'll be assigned a group to rotate to the different stations with for this activity. In 5 minutes at each station, try to gather as much information as possible. Links and questions pulled from here: Scavenger Hunt Learning Target: We will evaluate multiple sources of text to trigger or obtain background knowledge of 1920’s as pre-reading for The Great Gatsby. Standards:
Activity 2 - Close Reading Chapter 1: See activity for chapter 1 here. Learning Target: We will close read sections of chapter 1 to identify early themes and main character traits. Standards:
Activity 3 - Crossword - Vocabulary exercise for ch.1-3: Pick 15 words from the bank and create a crossword puzzle using them. Steps for success: 1. On paper, write 15 (or more) of the words in the bank and a brief definition or 2-3 synonyms. 2. Use this website to enter your words and definitions. 3. Save a copy of your crossword when finished (save as .pdf). Return it into Google Classroom in the assignment labeled Unit_5_Activity_3_Vocab_Ch.1-3 Word bank: vulnerable, criticize, communicative, privy, revelation, marred, suppression, marsh, parcel, excursion, exempt, scorn, intricate, dignified, abortive, elation, prominent, solemn, epigram, perpetual, phenomenon, reproach, supercilious, vista, pungent, conscientious, hover, desolate, mourning, wail, deft, retort, peremptory, egotism, corroborate, apathetic, discreet, immoderate, hauteur, languid, mincing, strident, ravage, garnish, gaudy, permeate, eddy, prodigality, vehement, cordial, homogeneity, staid, tortuous, vacuous, jovial, convivial, asunder, deplorable, tumultuous, discordant Learning Target: Standards:
Activity 6 - Close Reading of Chapter 4: See activity for chapter 4 here. Make sure to pay close attention to the marking text directions and discussion questions for each section. Learning Target: We will close read sections of chapter 4 to identify early new character traits and symbolism. Standards:
Activity 7 - Weather as Symbolism in Chapter 5: See weather activity here. Learning Target: We will evaluate Fitzgerald's use of the weather as different symbols throughout Chapter 5. Standards:
Activity 9 - Chapter 6 Cornell Notes On Cornell Notes paper (provided): Essential question: 'Why does Fitzgerald tell the story of Jay Gatz now?'
Write down 5 major events from this chapter.
Write down 2 important quotes from this chapter and why you found them to be important.
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Activity 10 - Frayer Model Vocab for ch.7-9 Fill out this template for 10 of the following vocabulary words for chapters 7-9: dilatory, harrowing, affront, bona fide, stagnant, morbid, abyss, vigil, aside, tangible, stifling, portentous, armistice, malice, redolent, pervade, stratum, interminable, garrulous, pneumatic, amorphous, pasquinade, superfluous, elocution, transitory Need extra credit? Do more! Learning Target: Standards:
THE GREAT GATSBY
Focus standards:
RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.6, RI.11-12.1, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.5, L.11-12.6
Book covers (tap any cover for an online version for reading):
- If you'd prefer to follow along with the reading on your iPad or a laptop, use this link, and just click or tap the chapter that we're on at the time.
- All activities for the novel will be listed here. Electronic assignments will be turned into Google Classroom.
- As always, pay close attention to due dates to keep up with the work!
Activity 1 - Pre-Reading Scavenger Hunt:
See scavenger hunt questions here. You'll be assigned a group to rotate to the different stations with for this activity. In 5 minutes at each station, try to gather as much information as possible.
Links and questions pulled from here: Scavenger Hunt
Learning Target: We will evaluate multiple sources of text to trigger or obtain background knowledge of 1920’s as pre-reading for The Great Gatsby.
Standards:
Activity 2 - Close Reading Chapter 1:
See activity for chapter 1 here.
Learning Target: We will close read sections of chapter 1 to identify early themes and main character traits.
Standards:
Activity 3 - Crossword - Vocabulary exercise for ch.1-3:
Pick 15 words from the bank and create a crossword puzzle using them.
Steps for success:
1. On paper, write 15 (or more) of the words in the bank and a brief definition or 2-3 synonyms.
2. Use this website to enter your words and definitions.
3. Save a copy of your crossword when finished (save as .pdf). Return it into Google Classroom in the assignment labeled Unit_5_Activity_3_Vocab_Ch.1-3
Word bank:
vulnerable, criticize, communicative, privy, revelation, marred, suppression, marsh, parcel, excursion, exempt, scorn, intricate, dignified, abortive, elation, prominent, solemn, epigram, perpetual, phenomenon, reproach, supercilious, vista, pungent, conscientious, hover, desolate, mourning, wail, deft, retort, peremptory, egotism, corroborate, apathetic, discreet, immoderate, hauteur, languid, mincing, strident, ravage, garnish, gaudy, permeate, eddy, prodigality, vehement, cordial, homogeneity, staid, tortuous, vacuous, jovial, convivial, asunder, deplorable, tumultuous, discordant
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Activity 4 - Close Reading Chapter 2:
See activity for chapter 2 here.
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Activity 5 - Silent Reading Chapter 3:
See Youtube video here for audio of chapter 3. Answer these discussion questions after reading or listening to this important chapter.
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Activity 6 - Close Reading of Chapter 4:
See activity for chapter 4 here. Make sure to pay close attention to the marking text directions and discussion questions for each section.
Learning Target: We will close read sections of chapter 4 to identify early new character traits and symbolism.
Standards:
Activity 7 - Weather as Symbolism in Chapter 5:
See weather activity here.
Learning Target: We will evaluate Fitzgerald's use of the weather as different symbols throughout Chapter 5.
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Activity 8 - Close Reading of Chapter 5:
See close reading activity for chapter 5 here.
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Activity 9 - Chapter 6 Cornell Notes
On Cornell Notes paper (provided):
Essential question: 'Why does Fitzgerald tell the story of Jay Gatz now?'
Activity 10 - Frayer Model Vocab for ch.7-9
Fill out this template for 10 of the following vocabulary words for chapters 7-9:
dilatory, harrowing, affront, bona fide, stagnant, morbid, abyss, vigil, aside, tangible, stifling, portentous, armistice, malice, redolent, pervade, stratum, interminable, garrulous, pneumatic, amorphous, pasquinade, superfluous, elocution, transitory
Need extra credit? Do more!
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Activity 11 - Close Reading - Chapter 7/pt. 1
See close reading activity for the first section of chapter 7 here.
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Activity 12 - Close Reading - Chapter 7/pt. 2
See close reading activity for the second section of chapter 7 here.
The rest of the chapter will be read aloud (pt.56 >2:11).
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Activity 13 - Cornell Notes with irony examples
Cornell Notes for Irony Here
Tutorial videos for the three types of irony:
1. Situational Irony:
2. Verbal Irony:
3. Dramatic irony:
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Activity 14 - Close Reading - Chapter 8
See close reading activity for the end of chapter 8 here.
Activity 15 - Close Reading - Chapter 9
See close reading activity for chapter 9 here. Carefully follow directions for marking text and answer all discussion questions.
Review for final exam
Alternate Activities:
- Before Chapter 5 - 'Do Now' - Create a weather emoji
- Chapter 6 predictions:
Using a half-sheet of paper (provided in class) write down three predictions for chapter 6 based on the words you see here:
Theatrical Version to be shown with the novel:
Chapter Breakdowns:
1 - 00:00-13:34
2 - 13:34-23:00
3 - 23:00-35:11
4 - 35:11-48:13
5 - 48:13-1:08:04
6 - 1:08:04-1:25:18
7 - 1:25:18-1:54:33
8 - 1:54:33-2:03:17
9 - 2:03:18-end
Chunked audiobook with text